Brussels Victory Fuels High Hopes for Faith Cherotich
Cherotich clocked 9:02:36 narrowly defeating Yavi who came in second at 9:02:87. East African compatriot Peruth Chemutai came in third on a time of 9:07:36.
Cherotich clocked 9:02:36 narrowly defeating Yavi who came in second at 9:02:87. East African compatriot Peruth Chemutai came in third on a time of 9:07:36.
Nataka kuenda kurest, nikae na mtoto wangu at least nimpee quality time Pamoja na family yangu na my husband tukue na a good time.
Running a tactical race, Kipyegon came from behind the pack to secure the win in the final lap with Welteji having been on the lead throughout the race.
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen narrowly edged out Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot and Olympic champion Cole Hocker in a thrilling 1500m showdown.
In the women’s 42-kilometer race, Jerotich claimed victory, breaking the tape with a time of 2:28:02. She narrowly outran Lillian Chebii, who finished just seconds behind at 2:28:09.
Other Kenyans in the women’s race included Sheila Chepkirui who finished 4th (1:07:44) and former double Olympic champion Vivian Cheruiyot who was 6th
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed his sorrow over the loss, stating, “Our sport has lost a talented athlete in the most tragic and unthinkable circumstances.
Kenya’s Mary Moraa claimed victory in the 800m, crossing the finish line at 1:57.08. This win comes just days after her world record-setting performance
Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, endured the horrific attack in her home in Trans Nzoia County.
In the 3000m steeplechase, Kenya’s Marion Chepngetich secured a silver medal with a time of 8:52.37.